With some notable exceptions, modern cars sold in North America almost always come with automatic gearboxes. People love these transmissions because they are much easier to use than a stick shift. Also, since you won’t focus on changing the gears, automatic cars are safer. Are you wondering what the different … Read more
You understand the importance of assembling a tool kit for your home, but do you have a tool kit for your car? With a brand new car, it is easy to overlook the need for such tools, but if you’re in an accident something as simple as duct tape or … Read more
Your car deserves more than biannual check-ups and a spot in the garage. Don’t just wash it weekly, go the extra mile with a cover. This protective barrier shields against weathering, whether parked outside or in. Are car covers worth it? We think so. But simply getting any cover won’t … Read more
Without a doubt, extreme temperatures can affect your car, including your tires. Tires expand and contract as temperatures rise and fall, and they typically can handle those variations without much problem. Yet, those temperature extremes can also lead to tire failure, which may happen at the most inopportune time, such … Read more
The modern minivan movement began in 1983 when the Chrysler Corporation brought the Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan to the market. Those early models were based on the automaker’s K-Car platform, a compact car line that spawned numerous other Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models. The earliest minivans lived up to … Read more
Like a morning fog rolling over the landscape, gray vehicles impress with their subtle mystique, blending style and versatility. As the third most popular car color (between black and silver), 19.2% of vehicles cruise our streets in various shades of granite, steel, and charcoal. Such cool, muted palettes allow owners’ … Read more
Like a glinting jewel or freshly minted coin, few colors dazzle and impress quite like silver. 11.7% of vehicles on our roads today don this metallic hue, trailing only white, black, and gray. Much like silver itself, associated names should evoke qualities like style, creativity and intellect. If you picture … Read more
That cool blue paint job gliding by commands attention with its tranquil confidence and taste. Covering 9.7% of vehicles on the road today, blue resonates as a top choice for its versatility while turning heads with its striking depth. Blue cars are in the middle of silver and red in … Read more
When that shiny black beauty rolls up with its tinted windows and custom rims, everyone takes notice. Black vehicles make up over 20% of vehicles sold today (21.8% to be exact), prized for their sleek mystique and powerful allure. Only white vehicles are more popular. Just like clothing, the color … Read more
As the famous song goes, “it’s not easy being green” – but for the miniscule 1% of vehicle owners embracing green paint jobs, their bold color choice demands equal vim and vigor in naming their ride. From deep forest greens on luxury sedans to vibrant lime hot rods, green exteriors … Read more